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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.06, 24,027.96 and 9,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.06, 24,027.96 and 9,710.30 is: 14,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.06 : 24,027.96 = 9,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.06/24,027.96 = 9,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.06x = 24,027.96 × 9,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.06x = 233,318,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,318,699.99/16,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.69

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